August 3, 2026 Trade Deadline Rumors/Gossip/Speculation Thread

[UMFan83]

16 minutes ago, Tangled Up in Plaid said:

Ian Happ? The Chicago outfielder?

Ian Happ?  The Chicago outfielder? The coffee roaster? The serial killer? (IYKYK).  Need more clarification.

[BKHoo]

Why would the Rangers be sellers?! 

[KCCub]

Cross Adell off -

 

 

[squally1313]

3 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

Ehhh, hes 38 and owed 37 mil next season plus an option for 2028.

Also wouldn't that put them way up in that luxury tier

There's a ton of money coming off the books next year. $37m for DeGrom is essentially Taillon+Happ (or Suzuki). 

Said another way, swapping Taillon and Happ for DeGrom and Matt Shaw is basically net neutral. 

[Jason Ross]

Just now, BKHoo said:

Why would the Rangers be sellers?! 

There has been a lot out there that they don't think they have it this year regardless of their standings. They have a billion injuries and can use this to get out of some contracts. 

Lots of smoke on that end the last few days.

[squally1313]

Taylor Ward to the Mariners

[ILMindState]

 

Outfielders are flying off the board

[Jason Ross]

Angels received Jacob Cozart, a 23 year old C from Cleveland for Adell.

Not sure where that puts the Cubs on Detmers.

[KCCub]

Just now, Jason Ross said:

There has been a lot out there that they don't think they have it this year regardless of their standings. They have a billion injuries and can use this to get out of some contracts. 

Lots of smoke on that end the last few days.

Yep, Rosenthal has an article on it. They've lost 5 in a row and something like 4 of the last 5 series. Basically they just don't think their team can compete/worth buying + their ownership wants to unload as many large contracts before next years lockout. 

[Bertz]

34 minutes ago, BobbyD3 said:

Aldo Soto (?) saying that the Cubs might be talking about DeGrom, Eovaldi, or Gore?  Interesting...

OMG yes please buy low on Gore

[Bertz]

1 minute ago, ILMindState said:

 

Outfielders are flying off the board

Worth noting unless the Cubs deal Shaw they don't need a RHH bat to be an OFer.

[ILMindState]

 

[mk49]

Not looking good for us with the Mariners and the Angels.

Maybe, we get another rental like Holmes.

Edited 2 hours ago by mk49

[Rcal10]

6 minutes ago, Jason Ross said:

Angels received Jacob Cozart, a 23 year old C from Cleveland for Adell.

Not sure where that puts the Cubs on Detmers.

Probably not a good sign. 

[Hortonhearsawho]

Did Jed go on a bender after acquiring Gausman or something? 

[Rcal10]

5 minutes ago, Bertz said:

Worth noting unless the Cubs deal Shaw they don't need a RHH bat to be an OFer.

But where’s Shaw. Havent heard about him for at least a week. This wasn’t  supposed to be a big deal and it is starting to be just that. 

[chibears55]

9 minutes ago, squally1313 said:

There's a ton of money coming off the books next year. $37m for DeGrom is essentially Taillon+Happ (or Suzuki). 

Said another way, swapping Taillon and Happ for DeGrom and Matt Shaw is basically net neutral. 

Yea but would rather get a much younger cheaper SP

[Rcal10]

8 minutes ago, Jason Ross said:

Angels received Jacob Cozart, a 23 year old C from Cleveland for Adell.

Not sure where that puts the Cubs on Detmers.

I’m starting to be concerned with the possibility of no Detmers or no Seattle pitcher. Might have to pivot to another rental. Holmes, Mize🤷 Or maybe look to Gore.

[Jason Ross]

5 minutes ago, mk49 said:

Not looking good for us with the Mariners and the Angels.

Maybe, we get another rental like Holmes.

It's looking fine. Don't panic. We have a long time to go. 

The Angels are clearly selling anything that isn't welded to the floor and the Mariners are still talking Kirby and Hancock. We're fine. 

[Geographyhater8888]

Cole Hammels was a cool salary dump. 

[ILMindState]

1 minute ago, Rcal10 said:

But where’s Shaw. Havent heard about him for at least a week. This wasn’t  supposed to be a big deal and it is starting to be just that. 

Probably getting ready to speak at the national midterm convention on September 9-10. 

[Rcal10]

Just now, ILMindState said:

Probably getting ready to speak at the national midterm convention on September 9-10. 

Maybe Guasman can talk some sense into him. 

[Jason Ross]

This is a fully uninformed opinion but my read is that the Cubs are actually in a good place to snag Detmers.

- There was scuttle behind the scenes that the Angels had a higher price on Soriano. After that trade we're getting scuttle "no, we like Detmers more". (I think doth protest too much)
- Detmers could legitimately turn back into a pumpkin. I don't think he will, but we can't pretend he has a long track record. LAA knows this too. 
- You cannot trade Soriano, Adell, and everyone you can to reboot and keep him

I feel like the two will get there.

[Jason Ross]

 

[Hortonhearsawho]

Welcome to the table Rangers, how can we help you out!